Naas Race 4 - Colm White Bookmakers Rated Novice Hurdle
SHUFFLE THE DECK (1) got off the mark with a penultimate start 3L course triumph before pulling-up in a G1 here next time. Big run anticipated dropping back in journey. ADELA ICON (6) improved second-up to open her account in a Punchestown maiden hurdle while the runner-up has subsequently scored. Feared. POSITIVE ENERGY (7) reappeared for a new yard justifying favouritism with a winning maiden hurdle performance tackling the trip at Navan last month. Shortlist. ROCKYMOUNTAINBLEU (3) recorded a shock Punchestown victory at huge odds last November. Needs to rebound from a pair of disappointing efforts this year. In the mix.

Jockey: J S Mcgarvey
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at this track in the G1 Lawlor's of Naas Novice Hurdle January 5 over 4023m. When resuming last campaign 3 of 14 starters at Punchestown November 23 over 3922m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Butch Cassidy carrying 73kg at $4. Best figures puts him right in this.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/8 | 05/01/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
1/18 | 16/12/2024 | 23 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3922m | GY | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
3/14 | 23/11/2024 | 265 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
1/11 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Derek O'Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J C Gainford
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation ran last in a small field at Navan on January 18 over 3218m, on slow going 29 len behind James's Gate carrying 71.5kg at $8. Won previous preparation first up by 13 len Gowran Park on November 9 over 3218m defeating Harry's Dream with 73kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. Has ability and is a leading player.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 18/01/2025 | 70 | NHDLE 4U | $27,450.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $8.00 |
1/17 | 09/11/2024 | 423 | MHDLE 4 | $23,180.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 3:58.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.88 |
1/14 | 13/09/2023 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 1810m | GY | Robert Colgan | 61kg | 1:57.97 | - | 13 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 32 days. Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Leopardstown on March 2 over 3218m, 6 len behind Honesty Policy with 69.5kg at $9.50. The run before finished third in a small field at Down Royal on January 21 over 3419m, 2 len behind Disco Dancer with 73kg at $5.50. Forward showing expected. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 02/03/2025 | 40 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $33,580.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Tiernan Roche | 69.5kg | 4:03.06 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
3/4 | 21/01/2025 | 42 | NHDLE 5U | $24,350.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 73kg | 4:23.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 10/12/2024 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $24,280.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Tiernan Roche | 71kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $41.00 |
1/7 | 15/11/2024 | 397 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 68.5kg | 5:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
2/8 | 15/10/2023 | 161 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Y | J P Murray | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
7/12 | 07/05/2023 | 16 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Grennan P2p | 4828m | Good | P Elvin | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $1.00 |
99/11 | 21/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Soft | P Elvin | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: S F O'keeffe
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months. Finished off last campaign 5 of 12 starters at Leopardstown December 29 over 4023m, 30 len behind Ol Man Dingle with 72.5kg at $21. Previously first up; 4 of 13 starters at Fairyhouse October 12 over 3218m, 16 len behind Dame Rapide carrying 71.5kg at $29. This class looks tougher and others rate better.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 29/12/2024 | 35 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $45,900.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 72.5kg | 4:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.5L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 24/11/2024 | 15 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | Sean O'Keeffe | 72kg | 4:15.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 09/11/2024 | 28 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Y | Sean O'Keeffe | 68kg | 3:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
4/13 | 12/10/2024 | 305 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Sean O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 3:48.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $29.00 |
13/17 | 12/12/2023 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Heavy | S F O'Keeffe | 74kg | 5:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $29.00 |
10/10 | 25/11/2023 | 258 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71kg | 4:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 53.8L | $7.50 |
3/14 | 12/03/2023 | 73 | MHDLE 5U | $19,690.00 | Naas | 3822m | Soft | S F O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:52.06 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
6/14 | 29/12/2022 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $19,260.00 | Limerick | 3822m | Heavy | R Deegan | 75.5kg | 5:06.10 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $2.10 |
5/20 | 29/11/2022 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $19,380.00 | Punchestown | 3271m | SY | S F O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:14.07 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $251.00 |
19/25 | 12/11/2022 | 198 | MHDLE 5U | $19,380.00 | Naas | 3219m | SY | S F O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:03.03 | - | 0 |
| 57.0L | $201.00 |
10/11 | 28/04/2022 | 47 | FLAT 47 | $25,890.00 | Punchestown | 3255m | GY | D O'Connor | 73kg | 3:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: D J O'keeffe
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation ran last at Fairyhouse in the G3 November 30 over 3218m, 25 len behind Anzadam with 69.5kg at $101. At debut 5 of 14 starters at Tramore August 15 over 3218m, 8 len behind Hasten Slowly carrying 67kg at $51. Among the chances.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 30/11/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN 4 | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | 3:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $101.00 |
1/12 | 26/10/2024 | 38 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Galway | 3319m | YS | Calum Hogan | 68kg | 4:00.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
3/14 | 18/09/2024 | 19 | MHDLE APP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | G B Noonan | 72kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
9/13 | 30/08/2024 | 15 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Y | G B Noonan | 69.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
5/14 | 15/08/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | G B Noonan | 67kg | 4:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: B Hayes
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished tenth of 16 runners at Cork on January 17 over 3218m, 17 len behind Ufouria with 75kg at $3. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len Punchestown on February 24 over 3319m on heavy going defeating Whimsy with 68.5kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Gets a chance to win. Major player again.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 24/02/2025 | 38 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 68.5kg | 4:21.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
10/16 | 17/01/2025 | 526 | FLAT M 5U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | P W Mullins | 75kg | 4:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $3.00 |
2/10 | 10/08/2023 | 16 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Y | A P Ryan | 71.5kg | 4:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
2/11 | 25/07/2023 | 216 | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3118m | Good | A P Ryan | 70kg | 3:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $67.00 |
11/13 | 21/12/2022 | - | FLAT F 4 | $16,950.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | Soft | A P Ryan | 69kg | 4:23.01 | - | 0 |
| 85.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: S W Flanagan
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months favourite; won by 1.5 len Navan on March 1 over 3218m on heavy going defeating Springhill Warrior with 73kg at $3 in a hurdle. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; finished third of 8 starters at Killarney on July 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Avatar Jet with 63.5kg at $5.50. Can improve on first up performance. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 01/03/2025 | 143 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
1/15 | 09/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | W J Lee | 62kg | 2:10.24 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
3/12 | 10/09/2024 | 39 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:48.98 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
11/17 | 02/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3 | $31,520.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Declan McDonogh | 63.5kg | 1:55.61 | - | 7 |
| 13.8L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 15/07/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 63.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
10/13 | 28/06/2024 | 69 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 54kg | 1:24.64 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
11/18 | 20/04/2024 | 182 | MDN 3 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Heavy | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 1:35.69 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $101.00 |
13/15 | 21/10/2023 | 16 | MDN 2 | $27,750.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | 1:54.93 | - | 12 |
| 24.3L | $15.00 |
6/13 | 05/10/2023 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Thurles | 1609m | Soft | Billy Lee | 58.5kg | 1:51.26 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J Coen
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months finished sixth of 12 runners at Limerick on March 13 over 3218m, 34 len behind Kurasso Blue with 71.5kg at $13. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Cork on March 30 2024 over 1408m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind One Look with 59.5kg at $13. Further improvement needed.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 13/03/2025 | 149 | HDLE 4 | $23,410.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Jake Coen | 71.5kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $13.00 |
1/7 | 15/10/2024 | 2 | HDLE 3 | $24,280.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 69kg | 3:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
4/7 | 13/10/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 3 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 3:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.38 |
3/10 | 22/09/2024 | 9 | HDLE 3 | $27,270.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 69kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
3/13 | 13/09/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:20.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
6/6 | 23/08/2024 | 23 | 3 | $27,750.00 | Killarney | 1609m | YS | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:45.03 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
5/10 | 31/07/2024 | 41 | HCP 3 | $43,360.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Robert Whearty | 58.5kg | 1:54.37 | - | 12 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
3/4 | 20/06/2024 | 38 | HCP 3 | $26,020.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 60kg | 1:41.90 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 13/05/2024 | 19 | SELL 3 | $52,030.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Soft | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | 2:24.49 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 24/04/2024 | 25 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Y | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:48.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
2/5 | 30/03/2024 | 22 | SELL 3 | $38,150.00 | Cork | 1408m | Heavy | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:41.56 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |